Football Preview: Nolan Catholic Vikings vs. Bishop Dunne Falcons
The Nolan Catholic Vikings will take on the Bishop Dunne Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nolan Catholic will be strutting in after a win while Bishop Dunne will be coming in after a defeat.
Nolan Catholic is headed out to face Bishop Dunne after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Nolan Catholic walked away with a 54-47 victory over Grace Prep on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Vikings as it spelled an end to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Carter Devero and Aaron Morales were among the main playmakers for Nolan Catholic as the former threw for 339 yards and six touchdowns and the latter picked up 182 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Morales was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 58 yards.
Nolan Catholic wouldn't let Grace Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Nolan Catholic can thank Jake Werline and Alec Andrews for forcing both of them. Andrews also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making eight total tackles.
Meanwhile, Bishop Dunne had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were beaten by Bishop Lynch 49-0. The Falcons just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row dating back to last season.
Everything came up roses for Nolan Catholic against Bishop Dunne in their previous meeting back in November of 2019 as the team secured a 45-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Nolan Catholic since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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